And that's the truth

I know what it is to have money.

I've had it in the past.

I was also brought up to understand what the good things in life are even when I couldn't have them.

There is nothing wrong with any of those things as long as I don't let them define my happiness.

All my life I have been surrounded by people who live in an entirely different stratosphere.

I've taken a million vicarious vacations that would stun anyone who could appreciate not really being there.

But I have also experienced true sorrow and I know that no amount of money can make some of that better.

So I've learned to love my vicarious vacations and wealthy friends and value them for the things we share in common.

And especially for the joy, compassion, empathy, and just sheer goodness of their beings.